Release party set for ‘Twilight’ finale

The final “Twilight” movie, “Breaking Dawn: Part 2,” will open with a release party next week in downtown Sturgis.

By Rosalie Curriercurrier@sturgisjournal.com

The final “Twilight” movie, “Breaking Dawn: Part 2,” will open with a release party next week in downtown Sturgis.

The party, which takes place 6-9 p.m. Nov. 15, is hosted by a dozen businesses, and will offer a variety of opportunities for the first 100 ticket holders.

A $20 ticket includes a VIP pass to businesses, a goodie bag, food, drink, fun and a chance to win prizes, said co-organizer Dianna Kuwamoto.

There have been eight movie opening parties in the past few years in downtown Sturgis. Kuwamoto and Ryan Conrod have planned or helped with those events.

This year, there are three contests featured. One is a look-alike contest. It isn’t a costume contest because “Twilight” characters don’t wear obvious costumes like movies such as Harry Potter, Kuwamoto said. But dressing to look as much like one of them as possible offers the opportunity for a prize.

Also featured are a fan art contest and a centerpiece design contest. Deadline to submit designs is Nov. 13 to Ludders Cleaners.

As participants mosey through downtown shops, taking advantages of activities, themed items and specials, those who shop will earn a ticket for every $5 they spend. Those tickets go into a drawing at Magic Moments at the end of the event.